Numerous festivities and celebrations are held throughout the country in which the Grand Ducal family and all residents of Luxembourg, regardless of their nationality, take part in the National Day festivities.

Changing of the guard, torchlight procession, fireworks and street entertainment on June 22

Celebrations begin the day before, on June 22, with a changing of the Guard in front of the Grand Ducal Palace in Luxembourg-City around 4:00 pm, as well as concerts and DJ sessions in the streets of the capital. A torchlight procession “Fakelzuch” takes place in the evening at 21h20 in the streets of the City of Luxembourg from Puits Rouge to the Gare Avenue. A tribune will be installed at the corner of boulevard Roosevelt and Rue de la Congrégation. A beautiful firework (Freedefeier) lit from the Alphonse bridge at 23h00 lasting 20 mn ! To be on the front row, head for the Gare district (Place de Metz), Hollerich, Place de la Constitution or on the Viaduct (Al Breck).

Streets are filled with live concerts, street bands, small markets and other activities. Enjoy the National Day in a friendly and festive atmosphere!

Festivities of June 23

On June 23rd, the Philharmonie in Kirchberg attends official ceremonies from 10am onwards, during which the Prime Minister makes a speech and honours are awarded by H.R.H. the Grand Duke to some citizens who have contributed to the Grand-Duchy of Luxembourg. The population can participate by registering at www.gouvernement.lu. The festivities then continue with a traditional cannon fire and a review of the troops by H.R.H. the Grand Duke during a military parade that ends on Constitution Square, under the eyes of the Gelle Fra. An official tribune for the grand-ducal family is located on Boulevard F. D. Roosevelt at the corner of rue de la Congrégation.

All the municipalities of the country also actively participate in this celebration with a “Te Deum” sung in all thechurches of the country, followed by a speech by the local Mayor in front of his constituents, and festivities of different forms in which citizens can participate.

Concerts are given at Place d’Armes from 2pm, while the youngest children enjoy a party organised by the Service des Foyers Scolaires on the Kinnekswiss from 10am to 6pm. A restoration is possible on site.

Residents are all warmly invited to local festivities. Get information from your commune to know the local program and Happy National Feierdag !